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Media, Law & Policy

Ambassador James B. Cunningham to Speak on ‘Afghanistan, Violent Islamic Extremism and America’

Thursday, September 8, 2016, By News Staff

James B. Cunningham ’74, former U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan, Israel and the UN, will discuss “Afghanistan, Violent Islamic Extremism and America” at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. Cunningham, currently a senior fellow in the Atlantic Council’s South…

Campus & Community

New, Returning Students Encouraged to Explore Health and Wellness Resources

Thursday, September 8, 2016, By Shannon Andre

As new and returning students settle in to the first few weeks of classes, it is important to know about the number of on-campus health and wellness resources available. The Counseling Center, Department of Recreation Services, Office of Health Promotion,…

Media, Law & Policy

Syracuse Law to Host Seventh ‘Valor Day’ for Veterans, Service Members, Families

Wednesday, September 7, 2016, By Robert Conrad

The College of Law will be holding its seventh “Valor Day” event on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Dineen Hall. Local attorneys, a financial advisor and a career services representative will be providing free legal,…

Campus & Community

University Launches Orange SUccess to Better Connect Students, Faculty, Advisors

Wednesday, September 7, 2016, By Carol Boll

The program was piloted last spring in the College of Arts and Sciences, the Whitman School of Management and University College.

Arts & Culture

VPA’s Morris, Rand Receive Career Awards from National Communication Association

Wednesday, September 7, 2016, By Erica Blust

The National Communication Association (NCA) has awarded career achievement awards to two faculty members in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies (CRS). The awards will be given in ceremonies at the NCA annual…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud Provides Update to Campus Community on Free Speech Report

Wednesday, September 7, 2016, By News Staff

Yesterday, Chancellor Kent Syverud provided an update to the campus community regarding the status of the Free Speech Report. The Chancellor’s full update is provided below: Members of the Syracuse University Community: Syracuse University is committed to academic freedom and…

Campus & Community

Adjuncts United Hosts Student Debt Clinic on Sept. 10

Tuesday, September 6, 2016, By Jessica Posner

Adjuncts United, the part-time faculty union on the Syracuse University campus, will host the “Get on Your Feet” Student Debt Clinic on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 1-2:30 p.m. at Syracuse University. This free 90-minute clinic, presented by Nicole Hochsprung from…

Campus & Community

Thursday Morning Roundtable Kicks Off New Season

Tuesday, September 6, 2016, By Eileen Jevis

Thursday Morning Roundtable, an award-winning public service program sponsored by University College, begins its new season with a new location, the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. The first session will be held Sept. 8 and will feature John DeSantis, executive director of Believe…

STEM

Acuna Awarded NSF Grant to Make Sense of Research and Funding Data

Tuesday, September 6, 2016, By J.D. Ross

When scientists and researchers want to apply to the National Science Foundation (NSF) for a grant opportunity, the agency has a mandate to ensure that any research funded is new and transformative in the field. While an admirable goal in…

STEM

Rochelle Ford and Ping Zhang Named Provost’s Faculty Fellows

Tuesday, September 6, 2016, By Carol Boll

Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele G. Wheatly has announced the appointment of professors Rochelle Ford and Ping Zhang to serve as Provost’s Faculty Fellows, effective immediately. Ford is a professor and chair of the Department of Public Relations in the…